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Oswald sanders illustrates biblical leadership principles through the lives of david, moses, nehemiah, the apostle paul, david livingston, and charles spurgeon. Sanders packed so much wisdom into this little book that every time ive read it, i find something new. With more than 1 million copies sold, spiritual leadership stands as a proven classic for developing such leadership. Oswald sanders has 78 books on goodreads with 15128 ratings. This world needs more leaders who are guided by god and devoted to christ. Leadership in the church is as challenging today as it was in the first century. An honourable ambition true greatness, true leadership, is found in giving yourself in service to others, not in coaxing or inducing others to serve you. Read spiritual leadership, spiritual discipleship, spiritual maturity. It started me on a 30plus year journey of teaching leadership to pastors and laypeople. Receive your free ebook, the last words of christ when you subscribe to the j.
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